Smooth travelling at Helsinki Airport

Hassle-free transfers at Helsinki Airport

Flying via Helsinki means that you are flying the shorter and faster route between Asia and Europe. When flying via Helsinki, you will enjoy the compact and uncrowded Helsinki Airport, where all the gates and services are located under one roof, in one terminal building. Designed especially for transferring between Asian and European flights, it is regularly rated as one of the most efficient airports. Flying via Helsinki means you’ll spend less time waiting for flights and more time at your destination. At best, changing planes takes just 35 minutes!

Skip lines with automatic border control

When arriving in Helsinki, please check the gate number and departure time of your onward flight from the flight information screens at the airport. On the way to your departure gate you will go through security and passport controls. If you are arriving from a non-Schengen country and heading on flight to the Schengen area, the airport’s multilingual staff will guide to the fast line security control in the transfer area.

At passport control, citizens of EU, Scandinavia, Switzerland, Japan and South Korea holding biometric passports can skip lines by using the airport’s fast and convenient automatic border control machines.

Enjoy the airport’s services while waiting

The airport’s extensive services and endless shopping possibilities will keep boredom at bay when you’re waiting for your next flight. Shop Scandinavian design and other quality products at tax-free prices, or treat yourself to a delicious meal or cup of coffee at the airport’s numerous restaurants and coffee shops. The airport also hosts several Suvanto work and rest locations, free wi-fi as well as high-class hotels and conference facilities.

Lounges at Helsinki Airport

Relax, rest or work before your flight at the state-of-the-art lounges at Helsinki Airport. Finnair provides Finnair Plus tier members as well as Finnair Business Class passengers with luxurious facilities to get ready for their trip in its three award-winning Finnair lounges.

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